chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, headway on inside 2f out, soon switched right, ran on to lead inside final furlong, ridden out
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up well in rear, headway on inside 2f out, soon ridden, edged right and weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, outpaced, wide into straight, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on
in rear, never troubled leaders
led, ridden 2f out, headed no extra inside final furlong
chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, soon headed and no extra
slowly into stride, soon outpaced, switched right 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never near leaders
chased leaders over 3f
slowly into stride, outpaced
chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on same pace
Doctor Dennis gets our vote in the finale, ahead of Jalouhar and Mind Alert. Jeff Pearce's nine-year-old holds his form very well and hasn't been beaten far in four events since landing back to back victories in October. He certainly looks capable of winning again off his current mark. Mind Alert did manage a victory last time, just getting the better of Cayman King over course and distance. More is probably required here today but he could still be in the firing line. Jalouhar is another consistent performer and cannot be ruled out following an excellent second to Staffan here last time. Musiotal may do best of the remainder, but for the winner we go back to Doctor Dennis.
Dutch Key Card (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, every chance inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind He's A Rocket (8-7) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Nov.
Doctor Dennis (IRE) 6-1jt-fav (8-11) Raced wide in mid-division, stayed on from over 1f out, finished well, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Captain Darling (8-9) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Baymist 50-1 (8-4) Soon towards rear, outpaced, 9th of 14, 10l behind Campeon (8-10) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Nov.
Mind Alert 3-1fav (8-13) Held up, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead well inside final furlong, won at Southwell 6f stk (7) fbs in Dec beating Cayman King (9-1) by a nk, 13 ran.
Imperium 9-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 8th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Sonntag Blue (8-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
St Ivian 6-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden and raced wide over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 10, 6l behind Soba Jones (8-6) at Southwell 6f clm (6) fbs.
Limonia (GER) 8-1 (9-4) Dwelt, soon pushed along, headway halfway, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Miracle Ridge (8-13) at Southwell 5f (7) fbs.
Mulberry Lad (IRE) 28-1 (8-3) Prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 10th of 14, 10l behind Tag Team (9-3) at Southwell 5f clm (6) fbs in Dec.
High Swainston 10-1 (8-10) Behind, some late headway, never nearer, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Paso Doble (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Nov.
Musiotal 9-2 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, switched righ 2f out, one pace, 6th of 13, 4l behind Legacy (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f (7) pol.
Cheeney Basin (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 13, 10l behind Zorn (9-12) at Southwell 6f hcp (F4) fbs in Mar.
Crusoe (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) Led, headed over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 11th of 14, 17l behind Blue Empire (8-10) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Park Star 12-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Sonntag Blue (8-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Jalouhar 7-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Straffan (9-0) at Southwell 6f (7) fbs.
